The Tanzanian government has introduced a new program to improve digital skills in schools. It is using mobile ICT laboratories to help students learn technology.
The labs will serve both primary and secondary school students.
The program was announced by the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda while presenting the ministry’s budget for 2025/26 in Dodoma.
The project is being done in partnership with Chinese technology company Huawei. For now, it will start in five regions: Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Morogoro, Dodoma, and Singida.
Alongside the mobile labs, the government is also testing the use of smart classroom tools. These include online learning systems, simulation labs, and digital devices such as smartphones and tablets.
The aim is to make sure these tools fit well into Tanzania’s teaching environment. The focus is on making learning more practical and engaging for students.
This is part of Tanzania’s broader goal to become a regional leader in digital education. By investing in technology now, the country is preparing its young people for a future where digital skills are essential.
At the same time, the government is promoting Swahili creative writing. It has launched the third round of the Mwalimu Nyerere National Creative Writing Award.
The competition encourages students to write in Swahili and helps preserve Tanzanian culture and values.
Together, these efforts show that the government is looking at both the future and the past. While it builds digital skills for tomorrow, it is also protecting the nation’s cultural identity through literature.